The all-new material in Introduction to Model Railroading offers beginning modelers a wealth of information. It begins with choosing a place, era and scale to model. Veteran modeler Jeff Wilson also breaks down the basics of planning a layout and building supporting benchwork. The easy-to-follow instructions and abundance of photographs make this the perfect introduction to scale model railroading.

Contents:

• Introduction
• Chapter 1: Getting Started
• Chapter 2: Choosing a scale and theme
• Chapter 3: Planning a layout
• Chapter 4: Using tools and glues
• Chapter 5: Building benchwork
• Chapter 6: Laying track and roadbed
• Chapter 7: Wiring a layout
• Chapter 8: Modeling structures
• Chapter 9: Adding scenery and details
• Chapter 10: Selecting locomotives
• Chapter 11: Running rolling stock
• Chapter 12: Painting and weathering

Author: Jeff Wilson
Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 96 pages; 96 black and white photos; 200 color photos; ISBN: 9780890247921